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It’s always an honor to chat with Ronnie Pontiac when he arrives at the Virtual Alexandria. He’ll discuss his new book, The Rosicrucian Counterculture: The Origins and Influence of the Invisible Society. We’ll uncover the secretive origins and widespread legacy of an invisible society that first surfaced within the occult-heavy court of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. We examine the significant impact of figures such as John Dee and Robert Fludd, assessing how their visions of universal reformation influenced the English Revolution and the eventual establishment of the American colonies. Finally, we examine how this “phoenix of counterculture” persists today, informing everything from the foundations of early science to the current psychedelic movement. This is a partial show. For the second half of the interview, please become a member or patron at Patreon Get The Occult Elvis Get The Gnostic Tarot Gnostic Tarot Reading Join the Virtual Alexandria Academy Get the simple, effective, and affordable Red Circle Private RSS Feed for all full shows